FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Civic Participation Specialist for a USAID/Kyrgyz Republic civic organizing program. This proposed five-year project will enable horizontal and vertical networks of individuals and organizations to advocate for and bring about change across issues that resonate with local communities and increase government responsiveness and accountability in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Civic Participation Specialist will be responsible for implementing activities to strengthen civic initiatives to increase effective, accountable governance. This position will work directly with citizens, community leaders, and CSOs/community-based organizations and networks, as well as engage government and business sector actors as appropriate.
- Provide technical leadership in design, development, planning and implementation, and capacity-building of specific technical components of the project.
- Provide leadership for the staff members working on this project component, ensuring clarity of plans and priorities, encouraging effective team-work.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide array of project partners: community activists, youth leaders, CSOs, relevant government agencies, donors, other implementing organizations, FHI 360 colleagues, etc.
- Develop tools for the design and implementation of technical strategies and project components.
- Ensure and participate in quality project monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Review, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of programs/projects and make recommendations for enhancements.
- Represent the organization to external entities at professional meetings and conferences.
- At least 8-10 years of program design and management experience in civic mobilization, civil society strengthening, and government engagement and accountability; or, a Master’s degree in these fields and at least 5-7 years of experience;
- Minimum 5 years of senior management of community organizing, civic participation, civil society strengthening, and/or government engagement, with preference given to experience Central Asia;
- Demonstrated technical expertise and thought leadership in civic participation and enhancing government accountability;
- Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures;
- Experience recruiting, forming, and successfully managing teams and ensuring the quality of their collaboration and work products;
- Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of the Central Asia (Kyrgyz Republic) experience preferred;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Kyrgyz and Russian required, English preferred.
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